Gene breakthrough could produce extra sweet tomatoes
Israeli and American scientists have developed a sweet and plentiful variety of tomato, which may cater to consumer demand for natural products.
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Europe could upset return to dairy price stability
International dairy prices now stand in “a more comfortable range” but a spike in EU production this spring could spark another major fall, according to Rabobank.
Shoppers continue to switch to private label: Survey
Four in ten US shoppers have ditched a branded product in favor of a private label alternative, according to a poll of 800 shoppers conducted by GfK for the Private Label Manufacturers Association.
UK company targets North American market for sodium reduction
UK-based Alexander Foods has partnered with Canadian distributor Nealanders to provide its SaltRite salt replacement product to Canadian and US food manufacturers, the company has said.
Monsanto profits fall on lower Roundup prices
Monsanto reported a decline in profits for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 on Wednesday and warned that it was unlikely that it would meet its longer-term profit forecasts.